Austin, TX native Collin Russell Mullins has exploded on the scene with his two brand new singles released just last week titled "All In Your Head" and "Wish You Were My Lover". Collin is a phenomenal talent who demonstrates his worth almost immediately on the former track that has a high velocity melodic charge that you can dig right from the start. Collin also has a vivid personality from the outset that matches the musical colors that are omnipresent upon first listen. On

With roots in both Texas and California, Norphlet have released their "Brand New" single from their self-titled debut EP released back in May. The duo consists of Cody on guitars and vocals, and Taylor on drums and together they form one unique and powerful musical bond that is forged from their shared love of music. Their style is reared within the alternative realm, but with a more in depth focus and an indie mindset that makes them that much more musically attractive from

Have a real treat for you today as we sit down for a chat with Fort Worth, TX's own Ben Jammin Barnett. The musician/engineer/producer is known as being a jack of all trades, dabbling in multiple projects at once and not at all showing any signs of fatigue or exhaustion, and having enough energy that lasts multiple days to give it his all during recording sessions. Ben has just released his debut instrumental EP "District Five" that he was so kind enough to talk about, as wel

Austin, TX's own Slow Cooked are gearing up for a busy week as they have SXSW coming up next week, and along in tow they have their brand new single titled "Thunder and Lightning". It's really hard to describe their sound, but it's a musical amalgamation of all the band members' individual influences ranging anywhere from Michael Jackson to jazz to create a melting pot of musical diversity that is beyond imagination. Featuring my good buddy Alex Hartley on keys, Ida Khojandpo

Austin, TX based alt rockers Hitting Subset have released a monster of a track in the form of "Hikari". The track has elements of a post punk aggression similar to their fellow Texans At the Drive In with a modern sophistication that sets them apart leaps and bounds from their contemporaries. I found these guys to have a hidden gem to their mystique that led me to continue listening intently on finding out what was their secret to maintaining such a fresh and creative vibe. W

Denton, TX based The Polarity have just released their brand new album titled "Hurts So Good". The one-man band fronted by Taylor Hearne is starting to make some waves with this new Kickstarter funded album that sees Taylor moving in a bevy of different musical directions and avenues with a mellow, inviting voice that weaves in and out of the musical confines in an intricate way that really makes you appreciate his craft and all the hard work that he puts into it. It's hard t

Start off your day by checking out an interview with Fort Worth, TX's own Austin Blair Campbell. You may remember him from the couple of posts I did on him a few months back with his singles "I Can't (Let You Go)" and "Uphill Climb" that reflect his Southern upbringing and charm, and also shows where he's at in his life currently with his beautiful voice working wonders on just about everyone he meets. I had the honor and privilege of doing an interview with him as we get to

Austin, TX natives Primal Static are gearing to make an impression on Boston area listeners with their upcoming 4/28 show at Out of The Blue art gallery in Cambridge. The songs have an aggressive nature to them, coupled with a piercing musical dynamic that will hit you like a ton of bricks the moment the music starts playing. I twas particularly blown away at the duo right out of the gate, and they have that dynamic musicality that will set them off the charts, and away from

As you whet your musical appetite down in Austin, one thing that is perennially known around the area is their mouth watering barbecue and the amounts of restaurants, food trucks, and street vendors around the area is mind boggling and can be a jungle at times. With this handy guide, I give you this list of recommended restaurants to check out around the area as you fill in the gap between checking out your favorite bands. Please check the restaurants home pages for hours as

With SXSW officially underway, I thought it would be a good idea to highlight some of the bands that yours truly will be coming into contact with while down in Austin this week. With this massive leadup for the festival, the amount of acts that any one person will see during the week will be huge no doubt and far too many numerous to mention here in one post, but this capsulated itinerary will give you the juicy highlights of who to check out and when so that you're not caugh

Fort Worth, TX's pride and joy Austin Blair Campbell has just released his 2nd single "Uphill Climb" from his forthcoming release of the same name. You may remember him from the post a few weeks back debuting his first song "I Can't (Let You Go)" that established his brilliant and emotionally poignant songwriting and simplistic melodies that define who he is a person, and is also reflective of his surroundings and upbringing in the Lone Star state as well. On the title track

Fort Worth, TX based singer-songwriter Austin Blair Campbell makes his name known all over the map with his stunning new single "I Can't (Let You Go)". His compelling voice instantly melts hearts upon contact, and you immediately feel that connection upon first listen that lasts well beyond the length of this song, and you'll definitely find yourself wanting to know more about this burgeoning talent. Recorded at The Hang Studios down in Hurst, TX and coupled with the enchanti

Berklee alum and Dallas, TX native Troy Cartwright has just released his brand new single on iTunes titled "Busted". The tune has a pure country feel to it, with Troy's booming voice taking control of the song right from the start, and you really begin to feel his presence head on as you listen to the track in its entirety. Troy has really evolved since he was first featured on the site way back in 2012, most notably with his hair but he has also gained an immense amount of c

Austin, TX based emo rock quartet Almost Famous Friends have created a cohesive and deep sound on their upcoming debut LP "I'm Not Who I Want To Be". The first single has been released from that said LP called "All I Can Do" along with their first music video for it as well. The band's musical mission and resolve are best exemplified from that clip, featuring terrific shots of the guys hard at work and showcasing their emo-rock sound that has influences of Brand New strewn in

Austin, TX based dreamgaze trio Moving Panoramas are set to make an appearance in the Boston area tomorrow night when they grace the stage at Mid East Upstairs. The talented gals are touring behind their just released, brand new LP titled "One". The band's sound is a diverse and engaging form of indie pop conjured upon an entire cross section of the group's influences that is concocted to build up something truly unique and groundbreaking that captures the audience's imaginat

Starting off my final Artist Spotlight feature here on the site with a glimpse of an Austin, TX based group by the name of Driver Friendly. The band consists of Tyler Welsh, Andy Lane, Jeremi Mattern, Juan Lopez, and Chris Walker. The collective's sound crosses that line of pop-punk in the vein of All Time Low and Mayday Parade with a blasting and dynamic musical resolve that is something to be treasured and admired I had the privilege of checking these guys out in concert a

Austin, TX based R&B fusion group Soul Track Mind have unleashed their latest musical collection called "Unbreakable". The disc is a diverse, entertaining colleciton of tunes designed tog et you out of your seat and moving along to the groove laden beats that can be found on every corner of this album. We start things out with "Ode to Youth", a dynamic, explosive offering that takes matters into account here with strong instrumentation and a liquid like dynamic that when comb

Austin, TX based indie act Boy + Kite just released their new EP yesterday titled "Blueprint". The band have built a steady stream of momentum over the last couple years, playing the likes of SXSW in their hometown and building a following that stretches beyond the confines of their hometown region. Although, the band did have to overcome some serious adversity along the way when one of the members Darvin Jones suffered a serious head injury due to an accident and was left in

Today's Artist Spotlight sees us heading down south to San Marcos, TX and in the comfort of the folk duo known as The Oh Hellos! The duo consists of the brother and sister team of Tyler and Maggie Heath, who provide for a unstoppable one-two punch with Maggie's vocals adding a great deal of beauty and sophistication, and Tyler's complementing backup vocals combined with all the ambient instrumentation upfront gives listeners an immediate jolt of enthusiasm and joy listening t

Texas based alterna-dance group Miniature Tigers have just unleashed their brand new track titled "Oblivious". The song is a high-energy, smorgasbord of high velocity dance rock rhythms designed tog et you in the mood and bring you into the group's world of sophisticated dance energy coupled upon with an alt-rock state of mind that seems to be all the rage these days. These guys put their own unique twist on it with a style and image that is all their own and one that people